The Obamas celebrated Michelle's birthday at a trendy restaurant that the average American can't even go to yet — here's what it's like

The Obamas celebrated Michelle's birthday at A Rake's Progress, a trendy restaurant in Washington, DC.

A Rake's Progress isn't even open to the public yet — but it's one of the most anticipated restaurant openings of the year.

Here's what we know about the buzzy restaurant so far.

Being the former president of the United States has some culinary perks.

Barack and Michelle Obama celebrated the former first lady's birthday at At Rake's Progress on Wednesday, The Washington Post reported. The restaurant, from the James Beard Award-winning chef Spike Gjerde, is in the Line Hotel — and isn't even open to the public yet.

A few people, however, have managed to visit before its opening on January 29. A Rake's Progress started offering previews in December.

Here's everything we know about A Rake's Progress before its official opening date.